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Stop, Thief!
BY ROB D'AMICO
Austin Among 10 worst cities for bike thefts
The Profit Motive
BY CHERYL BISHOP
Activists oppose World Trade Organization
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
Missing Digits
BY KEVIN FULLERTON
Democrats host symposium to discuss Texas' role in the new high-tech economy.
Mercury Falling
BY DAN OKO
Mercury emissions from power plants continue to rise in Texas, according to a new report.
Second Verse, Same As the First
BY JENNY STAFF JOHNSON
After failing to meet income projections, the Austin Music Network will receive another $350,000 in city funding for 1999.
Dress Rehearsal
BY ERICA C. BARNETT
Gus Garcia, representing Bill Bradley, debated Garry Mauro, representing Al Gore, in a fundraising debate last week.
Council Watch
BY JENNY STAFF JOHNSON
City and developer Gary Bradley reach agreeement on development
Media Clips
BY LEE NICHOLS
The Statesman doesn't let facts get in the way of telling the truth about the Tim Jones tapes.
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Superstar Search
BY ROBERT FAIRES
Three decades after its debut, Jesus Christ Superstar may not seem a radical piece of musical theatre, but Austin Musical Theatre's new production just may return the rock opera to its revolutionary roots.
Articulations
BY ROBERT FAIRES
The resignation of the UT School of Architecture's dean over the Blanton Museum of Art furor.
Exhibitionism
Tomorrow Is Better
BY KATHERINE CATMULL
Walter Meyer is more than just a survivor of Nazi Germany; Katherine Catmull reveals why.
Postscripts
BY CLAY SMITH
The successes of two Texas authors from the Panhandle; upcoming events at the Harry Ransom Center at UT; and information on how to attend the Tennessee Williams / New Orleans Literary Festival.
Local Bestsellers
Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.
Book Reviews
Off the Bookshelf
Reading at the Table
Reviews of Cookbooks
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BY VIRGINIA B. WOOD
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BY MICK VANN
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BY RONNA WELSH
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BY MICK VANN
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BY BARBARA CHISHOLM
Food-o-File
BY VIRGINIA B. WOOD
What two local farmers have done to make the best of the dismal growing season in Central Texas this year, and local restaurant changes in the works, as well as an update on the sale of Pam Made Pies.
Second Helpings: Home Away From Home
The Cafe at the Four Seasons, Garden Cafe, La Vista, Ma Ferguson, Driskill Grill, Ancho's, Trattoria Grande and Onion Creek Grille
All Wrapped Up
BY MARJORIE BAUMGARTEN, SARAH HEPOLA, MARCEL MEYER AND MARC SAVLOV
From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.
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BY MARC SAVLOV
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BY MARC SAVLOV
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BY SARAH HEPOLA
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BY MARCEL MEYER
Short Cuts
BY MARC SAVLOV
TV Eye
BY BELINDA ACOSTA
Now that there's a resurgence in prime-time game shows: How about the return of live TV? Also, Suddenly Susan is put on the shelf, VH1 adds seven new shows, and millennium specials go on. And on.
Video Reviews
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State Musician of Texas
BY MARGARET MOSER
Tracing Doug Sahm's roots from San Antonio to potential State Musician of Texas
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BY RAOUL HERNANDEZ
One man's discovery of Doug Sahm's "(Is Anybody Going to) San Antone," and his own roots
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BY ED WARD
Former Rolling Stone scribe Ed Ward describes trying to track Doug Sahm.
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BY CHET FLIPPO
Legendary rock scribe Chet Flippo recounts getting to know Doug Sahm.
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BY JOE NICK PATOSKI
The night in 1974 when Doug Sahm brought Freddy Fender to Soap Creek to play
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BY JAY TRACHTENBERG
Doug Sahm drinks from the jazz wellspring
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BY JODY DENBERG
Local Deejay Jody Denberg recalls his friend Doug Sahm
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BY BILL BENTLEY
Former Austin Sun writer Bill Bentley says a prayer for Doug Sahm
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BY ANDY LANGER
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BY CHRISTOPHER GRAY
The people whose lives were touched by Doug Sahm
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BY MARGARET MOSER
A timeline / discography of Doug Sahm
Dancing About Architecture
BY KEN LIECK
A Fond Farewell to the Texas Tornado himself, Doug Sahm.
Greetings From the Great White North
BY LORNE OPLER
Canadian Lorne Opler measures his country against the great state of Texas. Oh, Canada!
Postcard From PA
BY MARION WINIK
Austin Marion Winik writes from her new home in the wilds of Pennsylvania
Postmarks
Letters to the editor, updated daily
Page Two
BY LOUIS BLACK
Saying goodbye to a friend and a hero.
Postmarks
Letters to the editor, updated daily
Public Notice
BY KATE X MESSER
This week, PN gears up for some serious turkey stuffage, reminds you to "Buy Nothing" on the day after Thanksgiving, tells all about the City's official holiday closings, vindicates 101X morning DJ Jenn Garrison, and wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Letters at 3AM
BY MICHAEL VENTURA
Where will you be on New Year's Eve and why?
After a Fashion
BY STEPHEN MACMILLAN MOSER
Gucci buys Saint Laurent, International Male sells trendy trash at reasonable prices, Calvin Klein crams raggedy jeans down our throats.
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
BY MR. SMARTY PANTS
Alexander Graham Bell hasn't touched everyone yet; nuke and nibble; Sheryl Crow's pedigree
 Ask Mr. Smarty Pants
Got a question? He's got the answer.
Day Trips
BY GERALD E. MCLEOD
Discover Old World Christmas treasures at the Sophienburg Museum in New Braunfels.
Coach's Corner
BY ANDY "COACH" COTTON
Coach's time at the Boulders proves far from Carefree.
About AIDS
BY SANDY BARTLETT
HIV-positive men who use Viagra should be aware of a possible adverse drug interaction.
The Luv Doc Recommends
BY DAN HARDICK
A rambling recommendation to shore up that hole in your social calendar
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